Eric Bauza Death: Emmy Award-winning voice actor Eric Bauza, best known for voicing iconic cartoon characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has reportedly passed away at the age of 46. The actor died on Sunday, and his family shared a statement on Instagram announcing the heartbreaking news.
Eric Bauza Cause Of Death: What Happened To The Voice Actor?
Voice actor Eric Bauza, best known for voicing iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has reportedly died at the age of 46, leaving fans heartbroken.
“Eric Bauza, Emmy Award-winning voice actor and the modern voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, along with dozens of other beloved cartoon characters, has passed away suddenly,” the family statement read. “More details to come,” it added.
We have now lost Peter Cullen and Eric Bauza in the same year. This hurts.💔 https://t.co/uyHrztZc4C
— ToonHive (@ToonHive) October 26, 2026“>
Although the family has not disclosed the cause of his death, a Variety report, citing records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, stated that the voice actor died at his home due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
Eric Bauza Died At 46: Last Instagram Post Shared A Day Before His Death
Bauza was recently heard in the hit film Coyote vs. Acme. He is survived by his wife, Jessica, whom he married in 2016, and their son.
The voice actor was quite active on Instagram, where he regularly shared videos showcasing his voice work, along with interviews and personal photographs. Just a day before his reported death, Bauza shared what would become his final Instagram post.
The video was from an event celebrating the 30th anniversary of Space Jam, which he had attended. Captioning the post, he wrote: “This is the closest to performing on Broadway I’ll ever get hahaha 🐰🐤 Bugs Bunny & Tweety can heard in the @mta announcements in NY 🍎🗽 – In celebration with “Space Jam’s 30th Anniversary” @looneytunes 📱 @amandafgordon,”
